K

K

1K = 2^10 = 1024. A prefix used as a multiple for bits, bytes, or words in denoting size of a block of data or memory. Example: 2K bytes = 2048 bytes.

K FACTOR

Ratio of the heat produced by the transformer to its ability to supply full load while being heated additionally by the harmonics.

KA9Q

A popular implementation of TCP/IP and associated protocols for amateur packet radio systems.

KBPS

Kilo Bits per Second

KERMIT

A popular file transfer and terminal emulation program.

KERNEL

1. The part of an operating system that performs basic functions such as allocating hardware resources. 2. The central part of other system software. 3. One of the core dynamic-link libraries that make up Windows.

KEY FRAME

A video frame in which all of the video information is recorded in compressed fashion. If the clip has a large amount of motion, better playback will occur with every frame being a Key Frame. If there is very little motion, such as a narrator, a higher number of Delta Frames will give satisfactory playback. See also Delta Frame.

KEYBOARD WEDGE

The Wedge takes the input device, decodes the data, and translates it into a TTL keyboard signal that the host system interprets as coming from the keyboard. See Wedge.

KEYPRESS VIRUS

After being resident in memory for 30 minutes, the virus repeats keystrokes (for example, the virus converts one "a" key pressed to "aaaaaa").

KEYWORD

A predefined word in a computer or command language.

KHZ

Kilohertz

KILL

Send a signal to a process, or terminate a process.